Saturday, May 31, 2025

Special Edition: Read More, Scroll Less – Finding Time for Books & Joy This Summer

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Think you're too busy to read? Or not sure what to read next? This episode is for you.

Founder, author, podcaster, and bookshop owner Zibby Owens joins us to share how to carve out time for reading—even in the busiest schedules—and why it matters for your brain, mood, and sense of self.

Plus, she reveals her top picks for summer: from smart and inspiring reads to feel-good escapes you won’t want to put down.

Grab her full summer reading list here: https://www.zibbyowens.com/p/your-summer-reading-list

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Guest: Zibby Owens

Zibby Owens is the founder of Zibby Media which includes the award-winning daily podcast Totally Booked with Zibby, Zibby Publishing in New York, and Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica CA. She is the author of six books including the USA Today bestsellers Blank: A Novel and On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates.



Zibby’s Summer Booklist mentioned on the episode:

  • For feeling smarter– Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World by Adam Brett Met

  • To lift your spirit–The Summer We Ran: A Novel by Audrey Ingram

  • Poolside read– The River’s Daughter by Bridget Crocker

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